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Dividend stocks may be riskier than you think

The stocks paying the highest yields have appreciated more rapidly than most other stocks since the market hit bottom in 2009.

By MARK JEWELLAP Personal Finance Writer

BOSTON — Timing matters. All too often investors succumb to the temptation to buy a stock that's been a hot performer, only to get in when it's about to go cold.

One market strategist says such a turning point is approaching fast for many dividend-paying stocks. They've been popular because dividend stocks are frequently touted as a relatively low-risk investment option.